A positive step into the future

1. A positive step into the future

2. Desired outcome 1. A new service rule that is clear and easy to implement. 2. Minimum amount of judgement required by the umpire. 3. Reduce the advantage to the server. 4. Improve the image of our sport.

3. That the ball be clearly visible to the receiver from the moment the service starts until the moment it is struck in service. There should be no possibility to hide or camouflage the ball at any time. The receiver’s line of vision should be clear enabling the receiver full view of the ball during the service Intent of the new Rule

4. Assistant Umpire Server Receiver Umpire Interpretation of the Rule Clear

5. Assistant Umpire Server Receiver Umpire Interpretation of the Rule Free arm out of way Clear area

6. Assistant Umpire Server Receiver Umpire Interpretation of the Rule Free arm out of way Clear vision Clear area

7. Server Assistant Umpire Umpire Receiver Interpretation of Rule Free arm out of way Above level of the table Clear area

8. Server Assistant Umpire Umpire Receiver Interpretation of Rule Clear space

9. Server Assistant Umpire Umpire Receiver Interpretation of Rule Clear space

10. Server Assistant Umpire Umpire Receiver Interpretation of Rule Clear space

11. Server Assistant Umpire Umpire Receiver Interpretation of Rule Free arm out of way Clear space

12. You have made it clear 2002 AGM, Zagreb, Croatia